Mozambique in Pictures
Mozambique in Africa
Officially the Republic of Mozambique, it is a former Portuguese colony located in Southeast Africa.
![A row of local dancers greets cruise ship passengers arriving on Mozambique Island A row of local dancers greets cruise ship passengers arriving on Mozambique Island](https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3938/33540660425_99026a0538_c.jpg)
Mozambique in Pictures
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The historical sites of Mozambique from the Fort of São Sebastiãoto the Polana Church, to Sailing in Ilha de Moçambique and shopping in the numerous markets in Xai-Xai makes the African country of Mozambique a popular tourist destination.
![S. Sebastião fortress, Mozambique Island, Mozambique photo by F H Mira S. Sebastião fortress, Mozambique Island, Mozambique photo by F H Mira](https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Xhe81gyGCGI/VaxMLPEnHEI/AAAAAAAAL9k/8r6yMORirJw/w320-h213-rw/S.%2BSebasti%25C3%25A3o%2Bfortress%252C%2BMozambique%2BIsland%252C%2BMozambique%2Bphoto%2Bby%2BF%2BH%2BMira.jpg)
The Fort of São Sebastião also known as the Tower of São Sebastião is a 16th century military design on the Island of Mozambique.
African fabric blowing in the breeze of Mozambique
![Sailing in Ilha de Moçambique (The Island of Mozambique), Mozambique photo by F H Mira Sailing in Ilha de Moçambique (The Island of Mozambique), Mozambique photo by F H Mira](https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nK1GL69TTlo/Ut_sUvVed7I/AAAAAAAADEs/JfxuHtXoyuc/w320-h214-rw/by+F+H+Mira3.jpg)
Sailing in Ilha de Moçambique (The Island of Mozambique), Mozambique
![Market in Xai-Xai which is a city in the south of Mozambique photo by F H Mira Market in Xai-Xai which is a city in the south of Mozambique photo by F H Mira](https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Fx_lD89I6H4/Ut_tBBikHJI/AAAAAAAADE0/-FTNwTkvhLU/w320-h214-rw/by+F+H+Mira4.jpg)
Market in Xai-Xai which is a popular city in the south of Mozambique.
![Sailing in Ilha de Moçambique (The Island of Mozambique), Mozambique photo by F H Mira Sailing in Ilha de Moçambique (The Island of Mozambique), Mozambique photo by F H Mira](https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nK1GL69TTlo/Ut_sUvVed7I/AAAAAAAADEs/JfxuHtXoyuc/w320-h214-rw/by+F+H+Mira3.jpg)
Sailing in Ilha de Moçambique (The Island of Mozambique), Mozambique
![Market in Xai-Xai which is a city in the south of Mozambique photo by F H Mira Market in Xai-Xai which is a city in the south of Mozambique photo by F H Mira](https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Fx_lD89I6H4/Ut_tBBikHJI/AAAAAAAADE0/-FTNwTkvhLU/w320-h214-rw/by+F+H+Mira4.jpg)
Market in Xai-Xai which is a popular city in the south of Mozambique.
![The Chapel of Nossa Senhora de Baluarte is located on the most eastern tip of the Island of Mozambique photo by F H Mira The Chapel of Nossa Senhora de Baluarte is located on the most eastern tip of the Island of Mozambique photo by F H Mira](https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_DfFM30SlDA/Ut_tYVJGf9I/AAAAAAAADE8/Sf8R34C3VZ8/w214-h320-rw/by+F+H+Mira5.jpg)
The Chapel of Nossa Senhora de Baluarte is located on the most eastern tip of the Island of Mozambique.
![Avenida Dos Continuadores on Mozambique Island connects the 16th century castle to the wharf. In 1991 Mozambique Island became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Avenida Dos Continuadores on Mozambique Island connects the 16th century castle to the wharf. In 1991 Mozambique Island became a UNESCO World Heritage Site.](https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3927/33856605036_4868a702c9_c.jpg)
Avenida Dos Continuadores on Mozambique Island connects the 16th century castle to the wharf. In 1991 Mozambique Island became a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
![Locals out for a stroll on Ibo Island, Mozambique. Locals out for a stroll on Ibo Island, Mozambique.](https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2946/34079009176_630b31669f_c.jpg)
Locals out for a stroll on Ibo Island, Mozambique.
Did you know?
In Mozambique 45 percent of the population is younger than 15.
In Mozambique 45 percent of the population is younger than 15.